The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V190000·Announced 2013-04-25

Setra Recalls S417 TC and S407 Motorcoaches Due to Fire Risk

Setra is recalling 2011-2013 S417 TC and 2012-2013 S407 motorcoaches because moisture in the engine compartment can cause electrical corrosion and potential fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect can result in a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural/electrical defects posing a high risk of severe harm.

Plain-English summary

Setra of North America is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Setra S417 TC motorcoaches and model year 2012 and 2013 S407 motorcoaches. The affected vehicles were manufactured between May 2009 and March 2013 for the S417 TC and between August 2010 and March 2013 for the S407.

The recall addresses a defect in the remote diagnostic electrical connections socket located in the engine compartment. Moisture can enter this socket, causing corrosion. This corrosion can lead to a short circuit, which may result in a fire.

Setra will notify owners, and dealers will repair the motorcoaches free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Setra Customer Service at 1-800-241-2947 for more information. Setra's recall campaign number is 54.18U08765A. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SETRA S417 TC, S407
Brand
SETRA
Manufacturer
Setra of North America
Category
Vehicle — Motorcoach
Hazard
Affected units
234

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (2)

  • S417 TC
  • S407

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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